Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
This pair is designed with a gadrooned edge circular top upon a similar base, with silver rings behind, that act to hold the menu. They stand on felt lined weighted bases to protect the table surface.
Today, in addition to being used in a formal table setting, they can also be used to hold business cards.
Size-1.5 inches diameter by 1.5 inches high (each menu holder)
Case size overall-3.25 inches by 1 7/8 inches by 1 3/8 inches high.
Weight overall for shipping-91 grams.
A lovely pair of collectable pieces of novelty silver, in the original fitted case, in very good condition.
Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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